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Columbia Gorge Community College

400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058

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Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation. CGCC, until separate accreditation, if granted, delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its contract with Portland Community College (PCC) which is accredited through the NWCCU. Credits, certificates and degrees earned at CGCC appear on PCC transcripts and are transferable to four-year institutions, subject to the specific policies of those institutions. Columbia Gorge Community College contracts with Portland Community College for many instructional, financial aid, and student records services.

School Highlights

Columbia Gorge Community College serves 825 students (41% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 825 students
In-state tuition: $3,636
Out-state tuition: $3,636
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Columbia Gorge Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 66% over five years.

Columbia Gorge Community College

(OR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

98 staff

221 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Columbia Gorge Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Columbia Gorge Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

825 students

1,724 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

13:1

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# Full-Time Students

340 students

767 students

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# Part-Time Students

485 students

957 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

610 students

278 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

340 students

767 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

104 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

485 students

957 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

220 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

270 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

26%

15%

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% Black

% White

63%

% Hawaiian

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.53

0.57

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

15%

22%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$38,100

$35,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $4,694. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $7,748. The out-state tuition has declined by 58% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,636

$4,694

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$3,636

$7,748

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

77%

86%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$16,834

$12,875

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,000

$6,334

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

84%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Gorge Community College cost?

Columbia Gorge Community College's tuition is approximately $3,636 for In-State students and $3,636 for Out-State students.

What is Columbia Gorge Community College's ranking?

Columbia Gorge Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 825 students
In-state tuition: $3,636
Out-state tuition: $3,636
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,694 per year for in-state students and $7,748 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.